Engineering, 3D LiDAR Scanning, Scan to CAD & Digital Twin Solutions

Hamilton By Design provides engineering-grade services for Sydney’s port and marine infrastructure. Our capabilities include terrestrial 3D LiDAR scanning, Scan to CAD, Scan to BIM, mechanical engineering, engineering drafting, brownfield engineering and digital twin development.

Working across container terminals, bulk handling facilities, conveyors, ship loaders, wharves, transfer towers and port infrastructure, we help asset owners, engineering consultants, contractors and maintenance teams obtain accurate as-built information for upgrades, shutdowns and new projects.

Whether your project requires accurate site capture, engineering drawings, intelligent BIM models or complete mechanical design, our experienced engineering team delivers practical solutions backed by engineering workflows.

Complete Sydney Port Engineering Services

Hamilton By Design offers a complete range of engineering services specifically developed for port infrastructure.

3D Scanning Services

Engineering-grade terrestrial laser scanning provides an accurate digital representation of existing facilities before engineering work begins.

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3D Scanning Services for Sydney Ports and Marine Infrastructure

3D LiDAR Scanning

Our FARO laser scanners capture millions of measurement points to create highly accurate point clouds suitable for engineering and design.

3D LiDAR Scanning Services for Sydney Ports

Scan to CAD

Convert registered point clouds into engineering-ready AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Inventor models suitable for fabrication, plant modifications and engineering documentation.

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Scan to CAD Services for Sydney Ports

Mechanical Engineering

Our mechanical engineers design modifications and upgrades for conveyors, transfer chutes, platforms, access systems, pipework, materials handling equipment and structural interfaces.

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Mechanical Engineering Sydney Ports

Engineering Drafting

Detailed engineering drawings are produced for fabrication, construction and asset documentation.

Our drafting services include:

General Arrangement Drawings
Fabrication Drawings
Assembly Drawings
Detail Drawings
Installation Drawings
As-Built Drawings

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Engineering Drafting Sydney Ports

Port Botany Engineering

Hamilton By Design regularly supports projects throughout Port Botany, providing accurate site capture and engineering documentation.

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Port Botany 3D Scanning Services for Infrastructure, Terminals and Industrial Facilities

Port Infrastructure Scanning

Large-scale infrastructure including conveyors, transfer towers, ship loaders, reclaimers and wharf structures can be accurately captured using engineering-grade LiDAR scanning.

Port Infrastructure 3D Scanning Sydney

Port Facility LiDAR Scanning

Engineering-grade reality capture supports brownfield upgrades, shutdown planning and asset management.

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Engineering-Grade Port Facility LiDAR Scanning Services in Sydney

Asset Capture Services

Accurate as-built documentation assists engineering teams in reducing risk before commencing design.

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Sydney Port Asset Capture Services for Accurate As-Built Documentation

Brownfield Engineering

Existing operating facilities present unique engineering challenges. Our brownfield engineering process captures existing assets before design begins, reducing clashes and minimising project risk.

Brownfield Port Engineering Services in Sydney

Shutdown Engineering Support

Shutdowns often provide the only opportunity to access critical infrastructure. Hamilton By Design supplies rapid engineering support including site scanning, verification, engineering measurements and as-built documentation.

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Sydney Port Shutdown Engineering Support

Scan to BIM

Registered point clouds can be converted into intelligent BIM models for design coordination and asset management.

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Scan to BIM Services for Sydney Ports

Digital Twin Development

Digital twins provide a central source of accurate engineering information for maintenance, future upgrades and asset management.

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Digital Twin Sydney Port Infrastructure

Typical Port Infrastructure We Capture

Our engineering team regularly captures:

Ship loaders
Stackers
Reclaimers
Conveyors
Transfer towers
Pipe bridges
Pipework
Fuel terminals
Grain terminals
Container terminals
Bulk material handling systems
Marine structures
Wharf infrastructure
Access platforms
Structural steel
Mechanical plant
Pumps
Valves
Chutes
Hoppers
Storage facilities

Our Engineering Workflow

Every project follows a structured engineering workflow to ensure consistent quality.

1. Site Inspection

Project scope, access requirements and shutdown constraints are reviewed.

2. Engineering Planning

Scanning locations, control points and deliverables are defined.

3. 3D LiDAR Scanning

High-resolution terrestrial laser scanning captures the existing facility.

4. Point Cloud Registration

Individual scans are registered into a unified coordinate system.

5. Quality Assurance

The point cloud is reviewed for completeness and accuracy.

6. Engineering Modelling

Engineering models are developed using the required software platform.

7. Drawing Production

Detailed drawings are produced for fabrication and construction.

8. Final Delivery

All agreed deliverables are supplied in the required formats.

Typical Deliverables

Clients typically receive:

E57 Point Clouds
RCP Files
RCS Files
LAS Files
DWG Drawings
DXF Drawings
SolidWorks Models
Inventor Models
STEP Files
SAT Files
IFC Models
Revit Models
Navisworks Models
General Arrangement Drawings
Fabrication Drawings
Sections
Elevations
Engineering Reports

Software Platforms

Hamilton By Design uses industry-leading engineering software including:

FARO SCENE
Autodesk ReCap
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk Navisworks
Autodesk Revit
3DEXPERIENCE
ENOVIA

Why Choose Hamilton By Design?

Our difference is that we combine engineering knowledge with reality capture technology.

Unlike many scanning companies, we understand how captured data will be used during engineering design, fabrication and construction.

This engineering-first approach helps reduce project risk, improve design accuracy and minimise costly site rework.

Industries We Support

We provide engineering services for:

Container Ports
Bulk Handling Facilities
Mining
Manufacturing
Infrastructure
Defence
Water Utilities
Wastewater
Energy
Oil & Gas
Marine Infrastructure
Local Government

Areas We Service

Our engineering teams support projects throughout:

Sydney
Port Botany
Newcastle
Wollongong
Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth
Darwin

We also provide engineering support for projects throughout Australia.

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If you’re planning a port upgrade, shutdown, brownfield modification or new infrastructure project, Hamilton By Design can provide engineering-grade LiDAR scanning, mechanical engineering, drafting and digital modelling services.